Vincent Kompany suffered a fresh injury setback after making his first Premier League start for seven months.

The Manchester City captain lasted just 37 minutes against Crystal Palace following a heavy collision with Claudio Bravo.

The Belgian international is mounting his latest comeback after two years of injury hell.

And while he suffered no recurrence of the calf and muscular problems that decimated his last two seasons, it was yet another blow in his bid to prove to Pep Guardiola that he can rediscover his finest form.

Kompany ran head first into goalkeeper Bravo’s thigh as both men chased the same ball in the first half at Selhurst Park.

The 30-year-old centre back received treatment on the pitch and tried to play on - but it was clear he was struggling.

Kompany was forced off after 37 minutes

After further consultation with City’s medical team it was determined that he could go on, prompting Guardiola to send on Pablo Zabaleta in his place.

Guardiola spoke on Friday of his determination to rescue Kompany’s career.

“We are working on that,” he said. “He is training good.

“We are working on him being free in his mind - the muscular issue is much better.

“He is close to helping us and we are working on recovering the best Vincent as possible.”